2 Samuel 15:16 Meaning
And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.
Context Explained
14And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
15And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint.
16And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.
17And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.
18And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Kings 11:1
David's decision to leave his concubines behind contrasts with Solomon's later actions.
Matthew 8:20
Jesus speaks of having no place to lay His head, similar to David's precarious situation.
Genesis 12:1
David's departure from Jerusalem echoes Abraham's call to leave his homeland.
Source: 2 Samuel 15:16